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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.05, 908.88 and 396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.05, 908.88 and 396.61 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.05 : 908.88 = 396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.05/908.88 = 396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.05x = 908.88 × 396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.05x = 360,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,466.35/659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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